Inside Passage

Duration

Journey Type

Ports

Ship

Setting sail from Vancouver

Cosmopolitan Vancouver is a city that rewards exploration, an
eminently liveable place and an easy gateway to the natural beauty
of British Columbia. The culinary scene here is a particular draw,
with seafood galore and some fantastic Asian restaurants, and the
city has also been at the forefront of the craft beer movement.
Verdant Stanley Park is a favourite of locals and visitors alike,
while Kitsilano's beaches and wooden houses are wonderfully
picturesque. Cultural attractions tend to be on a smaller scale
than you'd expect from a city of this size, but the thrill of
stumbling across one of Vancouver's quirky little galleries is all
part of the city's appeal.

Don't miss

Grouse Mountain – just minutes from the centre, and reached via the Grouse Mountain Skyride, a one-mile aerial journey for amazing panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains.

31 May

At sea

1 June

United States:
Juneau

Alaska's state capital is isolated and remote, accessible only by plane or by boat thanks to its dramatic hillside location. The wild hinterland is thick with forest, sculpted by the glaciers of the Juneau Ice Field, while down at the water's edge the harbour bustles with fishing boats and seaplanes.

2 June

United States:
Skagway

Situated at the northern end of the Inside Passage, Skagway is an impressively well preserved former gold rush town, with a charming historic centre that’s easy to explore on foot. Popular activities include hiking to the pristine Lower Dewey Lake and the scenic train ride along the old gold rush route.

3 June

United States:
Glacier Bay

4 June

United States:
Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a great introduction to Alaska’s natural attractions, situated at the foot of towering Deer Mountain and within easy reach of the Misty Fjords. The colourful wooden buildings of Creek Street, the old red light district, are a reminder of Ketchikan’s former status as a rough and ready frontier town; these days, things are rather more civilised!

5 June

At sea

6 June

Arriving in Vancouver

Our tip

Canadians call their one-dollar coins “loonies” (because it bears the image of a loon) and their two-dollar coins “toonies” so sort out your vocabulary and talk like a local!

Your home from home

The lovely sisters Volendam and Zaandam, carrying just over 1,400 guests each, are the perfect size to combine intimacy with extensive facilities, and a great onboard experience with a comfortable ride.

What we love

The Holland America hallmark décor is distinctive and memorable,
with a huge collection of art and sculptures as a backdrop to the
stylish public areas. Volendam and Veendam have distinctive themes
in play - a floral garden focus for Volendam, and great world music
through the ages on Veendam.

Capacity

1,432 Guests

Crew

615 International Staff

Style

These intimate ships are perfect for meeting new people, so the
atmosphere is elegant but friendly, with lots to do and plenty of
choice.